MS Dhoni to Kieron Pollard: How cricketers celebrated Diwali

Updated on October 31, 2016 8:23 pm

The cricketing fraternity joined the rest of the country in celebrating Diwali. MS Dhoni, for starters celebrated with his wife and daughter. The photo uploaded by Sakshi Dhoni has Captain Cool alongwith their daughter with Diwali lights in the background. Dhoni is fresh off India's victory against New Zealand in the recently concluded five-match ODI series. (Source: Instagram)

VVS Laxman made a post wishing everyone a happy Diwali. Laxman was part of the commentary team for the India-New Zealand and was in traditional attire alongwith the other commentators during India's final ODI against New Zealand. (Source: twitter)

Ajinkya Rahane posted on Instagram a phot of a Rangoli made by his wife. "Simple yet beautiful Rangoli made by my baiko.. Feels so good to be at home for Diwali .. HappyDiwali all," read his post. (Source: Instagram)

Harbhajan Singh posted a daper photo of himself on Instagram. "Wishing everyone a very very happy Diwali..God bless," he said. (Source: Instagram)

Indian players were not the only ones celebrating the festival of lights. The reach of the IPL and their participation means that some parts of Indian culture seems to have rubbed off on some of the foreign players. Kieron Pollard posted a pic of himself with his son and daughter in traditional Indian attire. "Njoying the festivities , the king, queen , prince and princess gods blessings!!" read his caption. (Source: Instagram)

South African pacer Dale Steyn was the other foreign player celebrating Diwali. His pic on twitter shows him, Morne Morkel and a few other friends enjoying a dinner on Diwali night. "Happy Diwali. Currie is the order of the night," read his post. (Source: twitter)